Learning and Development Expert

Role Overview

The Learning and Development Expert will spearhead the creation and execution of sophisticated learning strategies, leadership growth initiatives, and broader organizational capability enhancement programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft comprehensive enterprise learning frameworks, leadership development programs, and capability-building initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate programs tied to the Leadership Factory and the High-Potential (HiPo) talent ecosystem.
• Formulate clear developmental pathways for emerging leaders and high-potential talent.
• Collaborate with Talent Management to convert succession plans into tailored development actions.
• Work with internal partners to identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning solutions.
• Supervise relationships with external learning vendors and providers of executive education.
• Analyze and assess the success of learning programs by leveraging analytics and participant feedback.
• Ensure alignment between all learning programs, talent development strategies, and the organization's priorities.
• Oversee assessments and evaluation exercises related to learning, guaranteeing timely and accurate reporting.
• Conduct annual analyses of staff learning needs and update the learning catalogue accordingly.
• Prepare and present periodic training reports such as SLAs, quarterly progress, and KPIs; maintain up-to-date training records in the Learning Management System.
• Stay informed on training trends, new instructional publications, and innovative learning techniques; continuously benchmark with other organizations to adopt best practices.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related discipline is required; a master's degree is preferred.
• Between 8 to 10 years of full-time experience in Learning & Development within a large, diverse corporate environment.
• Proven expertise in instructional design, training program development, and diverse training methodologies.
• Hands-on knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal capabilities.
• Strong writing skills; ability to prepare and review a variety of reports and communications with clarity; proficiency in Arabic is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.